Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Law Barrister Zafarullah Khan on Monday was asked to look after the affairs of Law Ministry till the appointment of new law minister, it is leant. Former law minister Zahid Hamid had resigned on November 27 as the government gave in to the demands of protesters camped out at Faizabad Interchange. Removal of the federal law minister was the prime demand of the protesters who had paralysed the twin cities for almost three weeks. The protestors had alleged that the law minister was responsible for controversial amendment in the written oath regarding the finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) submitted by all Muslims contesting elections. He has also assisted the prime minister in various capacities.

Source: Pakistan Today December 04, 2017 19:30 UTC